
Veterans earned their benefits. We make sure they receive them.
Since 2017, SAVI has walked Veterans through the federal benefits their service earned, one-on-one and at no cost. Every Veteran who completes our program has been awarded a primary federal benefit.
SAVI's programs are free to Veterans.
- 34,000+
- military-affiliated people reached with federal benefits education since 2017
- About 200
- Veterans coached one-on-one each year through the SAVI Transition Incubator℠
- 100 percent
- of program graduates awarded a primary federal benefit
Program outcome figures are SAVI-reported and cover Veterans who completed the SAVI Transition Incubator since 2017.
Demand has always outrun our capacity.
For nine years, more Veterans have asked for SAVI than our coaches could serve. At our peak, 300 Veterans were on our waitlist. So this year we made a deliberate choice: we paused new intake rather than stretch our coaches thin and let quality slip.
That choice was made from strength. Of the Veterans who start our program, 98.2 percent stay with it through a 12 to 15 month engagement, and every graduate has been awarded a primary federal benefit. We will not trade those outcomes for volume.
Here is what limits us. A volunteer coach can carry about four Veterans at a time. We estimate a full-time coach can carry about 50. One salaried transition coach is the entire distance between a waiting list and an open door.
A lean organization, by design
SAVI operates on an annual budget under $50,000. Our workforce is 98 percent volunteer, contributing an estimated $1 million in in-kind time and expertise since 2017. That structure is why a modest gift moves real outcomes here.
What those outcomes are worth to a Veteran is substantial. When compensation, healthcare, education, housing, and survivor benefits are counted together, the federal benefits a Veteran has earned can reach $500,000 or more across a lifetime.
Lifetime value is an illustrative figure that depends on disability rating, dependents, and which benefits a Veteran uses. Volunteer and in-kind figures are SAVI-reported.

Twenty years of service. Seven months of waiting.
Sgt. Jason Espinoza served nearly 20 years in the Air Force and retired to get time back with his children. He did everything right. He filed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability claim the day after his discharge.
Seven months later, the claim was still pending, his savings were gone, and he was two mortgage payments behind. One more missed payment and the bank would take his home. He emailed SAVI.
Within a day, SAVI connected him with Operation Homebound, a fellow Veterans nonprofit, which covered the two missed payments. SAVI's coaches kept guiding him through the claims process, and eight months after he filed, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded him every benefit his service qualified him for.
"There were just so many things that I didn't know about that could affect my claim in a big way," he said. "And SAVI's coaches pointed them out."
Today the Veterans around him seek him out for transition guidance.
What Veterans say
"SAVI provides fantastic support to transitioning veterans, their one-on-one approach to answering questions about benefits, providing quality support during the job search process, and understanding the complexities of balancing physical and emotional wellbeing during this turbulent process has been invaluable in my move from active duty Solider to civilian. I would recommend this resource to any servicemember preparing to separate from the service!"
Marcus Gengler, Google review "SAVI's help with my VA claim was super helpful! They provided me with sources links and contacts to get me started. Definitely recommended!"
Henry Rios, Google review "There are many companies and organizations who claim to help vets and are free. But this organization is that and more. They provide a tailored experience that doesn't feel rushed. They don't make you feel like a number or that you're bothering them. They truly make you believe you are their most important client. I highly recommend this program for all transitioning veterans. They help not only your but if you have a family they care about connecting you with programs that benefit them as well."
Jackie Fair, Google review "Without SAVI my transition would have been harder than it was. They listen and help you grow!"
Andy, Google review "SAVI helped walk me from 22 years of naval service into retirement transition. They helped me navigate my final paperwork in the navy, helped get me set up on VA appointments, and ultimately helped me complete my first VA claim. I was awarded 90% on my first attempt, awarded 2 weeks after retirement. I received my DD-214 on my first day of retirement. These conversations are invaluable and ensure my successful transition back into civilian life. Thank you, SAVI!"
Travis Johnson, Google review "SAVI is a great organization that will help you through your transition. I highly recommend if you are separating from service to use their services."
Paul Amaguin, Google review "SAVI was one of the most useful tools in my transitional arsenal. I am better off having stumbled on to this great service!"
Marc Bernath, CDR (Ret), Google review "Transitioning from the military is tough. While there are a lot of services out there that help veterans, I think that SAVI is great at stepping in and providing mentorship, and information in everything from the horrendous VA disability rating process to applying and attending school, as well as starting my own business. The breadth and width of what they cover, to the support they provide veterans is second to none. They care, and it shows in everything that SAVI does. I truly appreciate the time they have invested in me and look forward to making good on that promise."
V Valdes, Google review "SAVI is an incredible organization lead by generous people who are dedicated to seeing veterans transition with success. I was fortunate to have had their mentorship during my own transition, and I am all the better for it."
Michael Foster, Google review "I really wish that I had connected with Adrianne from SAVI much sooner. Her depth of knowledge was incredible and would routinely ask me questions to provoke a thought that wasn't even on my radar. I am excited to see this organization grow and would highly recommend anyone transitioning to work with SAVI ASAP! And if you're a veteran but need some help, they're standing by!"
Alex Lawton, Google review
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Who we serve
Veterans and transitioning service-members.
The SAVI Transition Incubator serves service-members and Veterans from one year before separation to one year after.
Organizations.
Training that equips Veteran service organizations, employers, and community leaders to guide Veterans through federal benefits accurately.

Recognition
- Department of Defense SkillBridge-approved organization
- Google partner
- Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals
- 2026 MIC Impact Awards finalist
Accountability
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 82-3598461
- Board of Directors
- Candid (GuideStar) profile (opens in a new tab)
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